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January 22, 2013, 10:12 PM | #1 |
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Stolen Handgun: Lincoln, Nebraska $500 Reward
A fellow shooter in Nebraska had a very nice handgun stolen out of his car while it was parked in Lincoln. Please pass the word to keep an eye out for this gun so it can be returned to its rightful owner.
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January 23, 2013, 03:57 AM | #2 |
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If it was stolen. I'm sure the criminal will use it to get more then then $500 dollar reward you are offering.
Whats the point of keeping the gun in your car? Did the car not use it when it was being broken into? |
January 23, 2013, 04:36 AM | #3 |
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Your friend DID file a police report, right?
And he kept the serial number on record so that he could give that to the police too, didn't he (or she)?
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January 23, 2013, 05:04 AM | #4 |
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Given that both the gun's serial number and the Lincoln PD phone numbers and case number are on the poster in the OP, what do you suspect, Powderman?
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Thanks for posting the sarcastic reply so I didn't have to. Quote:
Thanks! You could have been helpful, but you have been SO much more. Fly
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January 24, 2013, 04:11 PM | #6 |
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Good luck
I keep one in my truck, quicker draw from the cup holder than from IWB |
January 24, 2013, 04:23 PM | #7 |
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Quicker draw from the cup holder, perhaps, but not so good in a car wreck...
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January 24, 2013, 04:35 PM | #8 |
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And that's why you have one IWB as well. But what do I need a gun in a car wreck for. If someone steals it after I'm airlifted to an ER well I wouldn't really care about that. OP Has your friend checked local or state wide online gun classifieds? Not sure how many LGS and pawn shops are in youre area but a quick face to face with the workers and some pics will go a long way. |
January 24, 2013, 05:10 PM | #9 |
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"And that's why you have one IWB as well. But what do I need a gun in a
car wreck for. If someone steals it after I'm airlifted to an ER well I wouldn't really care about that." Have you ever been hit by 2lbs of steel moving at 20+MPH? You may be in a otherwise minor accident that turned into a serious one because you did not secure that gun. Any heavy objects in your car or truck may become destructive to soft tissue and bone when in a car wreck.
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That's why you carry it on you. If I can carry and I have it, its on me, not in my vehicle. Sorry for your buddy loss...
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It seems he is trying everything he can think of. I have directed him to some websites that list stolen firearms. I will pass on your suggestion. Thanks, Fly
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The risk is there. But, in my truck, I'd worry about some of those other things, first. (Like the axe, in particular. )
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January 26, 2013, 11:45 AM | #14 |
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Iffin it were me, I use the $500 to cover the deductible and replace the firearm with the insurance monies. I assume the owner is a NRA member and has at least the minimal free coverage on his weapons, plus homeowners insurance. Most folks I know that get their stolen firearms back do not get them back in the condition they were taken. While I feel for the owner, I guess I don't understand leaving a $2000 firearm unattended in a vehicle without having it secured by some other means than just door locks. He did have his doors locked at least, yes? Let's just hope the gun doesn't end up in an evidence locker after a homicide.
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1) The person who had this stolen is not a friend. 2) I am just helping a fellow Nebraskan/NFOA member spread the word about a stolen gun. 3) I have no details other than it was in a car, it was stolen, and he is offering a reward. 4) This was not intended as a rhetorical post. 5) I appreciate everyone looking at the post. 6) If anyone has any information regarding this firearm, please refer to the information in post #1. Fly
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January 28, 2013, 06:56 PM | #17 |
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OnTheFly - thanks for the post - it may never turn up but you never know. If you don't "put it out there" . . . no one can keep their eyes open for it.
If the thief who stole it reads this post . . . I'm sure he will turn it in right away.. . . reward or no reward. After all . . . the "criminals" are certainly going to follow whatever new rules/regulations the Feds come up with . . . well, maybe?
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I hope the guy gets it back. Instead of persecuting gun owners they should start hanging the guys who steal em.
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^ agreed
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